Area Manager Concrete Plants

Operations

Responsible for overseeing all ready-mix plant operations in the assigned area including the mechanical elements of the plants and the equipment.

Manage all aspects of multiple concrete plant sites including safety, environmental, operations, maintenance, inventory management, performance, quality, financial performance, employee relations, and plant's image and community relations.

Hires, manages and supervises the activities of hourly concrete plant employees.

Provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision with an emphasis on safety and employee development.

Must have the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in managing the hourly workforce.

Develops and institutes employee recognition and motivation programs to recognize performance and increase employee satisfaction at the site

Work closely with the other Area Managers, Plant/Fleet Manager, & Plant Operators in the assigned area to visit customers, consolidate existing business and promote new business.

Identifies processes, methods and programs to maintain equipment at the lowest possible cost and minimal downtime.

Maintain key reports due to management weekly and monthly.

Responsible for the placement of mixers and other equipment for assigned area

Responsible for the development and approval of the labor budget for area ready mix plants within the area with ultimate responsibility for controlling the labor and costs at those plants

Plans and schedules production requirements (people & equipment) to support daily, weekly and monthly sales forecast to meet customer's needs

Visits plant sites to audit, inspect, and observe property, performance of personnel, plant and fleet equipment to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures are being followed.

Determine staff levels and other resource levels including mixers and other equipment for the assigned region

Schedule materials to maintain adequate inventory levels at all ready-mix plant locations within the region

Work closely with the finance department to ensure plant administration items are managed efficiently and timely. Including AP

Work with the Sales Manager, Credit and Collections Department to assist with A/R collections in area as requested. Keep Production Manager appraised of the situation

Foster a team-building environment

Resolve customer issues and complaints while keeping Production and Sales Managers appraised of the situation.

Responsible management of plant and personnel resources to ensure efficient and continuous production as deemed necessary by the production schedule.

Other Responsibilities

Represent the company in industry-related organizations as deemed necessary by the Production Manager

Oversee the hiring and training of employees in assigned region

Evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors/batch personnel including timely and accurate performance appraisals

Investigate accidents and report the same to Safety Manager as well as the Production Manager

Ensure that employees are working in a safe and professional manner

Performing other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma

SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be discreet, as position requires the handling of confidential information

Good computer operating skills (general windows applications)

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong math skills

Excellent managerial and organizational skills

Positive attitude toward employees, management, customers, & vendors

Excellent work ethic - punctuality, accuracy, and attendance

Inventory Management

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in plant/ personnel Management

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

NRMCA Plant Manager Certification preferred but not required.

RESTRICTIONS

Must be able to drive/sit for extended periods of time, as this position requires extensive traveling

OTHER COMMENTS

Must be able to work long and flexible hours as necessary

Must be able to work under pressure while maintaining the highest level of professionalism

Benefits Offered on Your First Day

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

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